15-year-old riding e-scooter killed in Brevard County hit-and-run - Orlando-News.com

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Viera, Florida
near the intersection of Viera Boulevard and Independence Avenue
Incident type
Hit and run, E-bike

Summary

Ebike Crash Viera Florida in Viera, Florida: A 15-year-old boy riding an electric scooter was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brevard County early Sunday morning around 3:50 a.m. on June 21. The crash occurred near the intersection of Viera Boulevard and Independence Avenue in Viera, when a car veered onto the outside eastbound shoulder where the teen was riding. He was transported to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, where he later died from his injuries. Florida Highway Patrol recovered a passenger-side mirror from a black 2009 or 2010 Hyundai Genesis and located a damaged vehicle about 1.5 miles south of the scene; the driver has not been identified.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unknown hit-and-run driver of a black 2009 or 2010 Hyundai Genesis At-fault party

Original reporting

15-year-old riding e-scooter killed in Brevard County hit-and-run - Orlando-News.com

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